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Trabzonspor appoints Thomas Reis as new head coach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 8:05 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Trabzonspor appoints Thomas Reis as new head coach

Summary

Trabzonspor has appointed Thomas Reis as their new head coach, succeeding Fatih Tekke, who resigned following a 4-0 defeat against Ferencvaros in the Europa League. Reis arrives on a short-term deal lasting until the end of the season with an option for an additional year. He previously managed Ludogorets Razgrad and returns to Turkey after his tenure at Samsunspor. Trabzonspor currently sits in ninth place in the league after five matches. The team has made significant investments, including signing Mohamed Salah, and will look to improve performance under Reis.

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•Reis replaces Fatih Tekke at Trabzonspor.
•Tekke resigned after a heavy Europa League loss.
•Trabzonspor ranks ninth in the league after five games.
•Reis previously managed Ludogorets and Samsunspor.
•Team includes star signing Mohamed Salah.

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8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Thomas Reis Set For Mo Salah Link-Up At Trabzonspor

What they're saying

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By Ben McFadyean.Trabzonspor’s search for a successor to Fatih Tekke has been concluded successfully, with the appointment of 52-year-old Thomas Reis.Reis arrives on a short contract until the end o...
— Yahoo Sports

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